Vice Principal - Higher Education

Vice Principal – Higher Education – Permanent – Central London

Position: Vice Principal – Student Engagement and Experience

Contract Type:               Permanent, Full Time

Location: London (multiple campuses)

Reporting into:               Principal

Reporting lines: Academic Deans

Salary:                 Competitive (depending on experience) – up to £80k per annum (DOE)

The Role

As Vice Principal, you will be a motivated individual who understands the value of good communications, management, quality assurance and the development of best practice in learning and teaching. You will have relevant experience of developing and managing programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with the ability to lead a range of academic staff.

You will have a relevant profile, professional achievements and proven expertise in the practical aspects of the subjects along with excellent industry connections.

will contribute to the overarching aim of creating better opportunities with and for students, enabling more to achieve their goals. The role focuses specifically on removing inequalities that exist for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds, through institutional change programmes and bespoke student support initiatives

Who we are

Our university offers our students a wide range of accredited programmes within the creative arts and contemporary business fields. With a broad network of industry connections, aided by our partnership with University of the Creative Arts and various other industry leading brands, we allow our students to get a real feel for working within the fashion, graphic design and the business space by embarking on a journey which is designed to meet our students’ academic and personal demands.

We offer students a unique industry-centred exposure to get students ready for their next step by adopting blended learning approaches delivered via workshops, lectures, fieldtrips, seminars, hosting sector leading subject-matter renowned experts from around the world and various other networking opportunities - therefore adopting a practical approach in the delivery of our programmes.  

At the very heart of our vision is a student-centred learning and teaching methodology which is progressive, forward-thinking, modern, and designed to meet our learners’ needs.

Why join us:

We are bounded by our shared values­ – student focus, communication, collaboration, respect, competence, entrepreneurship, and integrity – are more than aspiration. We display and expect these beliefs and behaviours from our colleagues equally. Some of the benefits on offer are:

What we offer our colleagues:

• A flexible working model – we encourage flexible working to aid productivity and a healthy work-life balance.
• My Rewards Hub – handpicked discounts and deals from a wide and ever-growing list of providers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a dedicated 24/7 access platform
• We support and promote our colleagues in achieving various academic and CPD opportunities via PGCertHE and Advanced HE followships.
• Training & Development opportunities on offer – this ranges from digital badges, in-house workshops and seminars hosted by world renowned subject matter experts.
• A great Refer-A-Friend (RAF) scheme in operation.
• Socials via ‘GOSH’: We love to celebrate events, our successes, recognise our colleagues for their contribution.
• Eye Care Vouchers

The Ideal Candidate

The Vice-Principal will be forward-looking, with the ability to horizon-scan and plan ahead. They will identify dependencies, anticipate potential risks, issues, challenges and opportunities, and will take appropriate action as required.

The Vice Principal (Student Engagement & Experience) role will play a crucial role in ensuring that every student has outstanding student experience.  It will encompass responsibility for every stage of the student journey from transition through enrolment, induction, additional learning support, enrichment, tutorial, progression and destinations.

The role will lead on driving student success in the college and making a significant contribution in ensuring that we are the top higher education choice in the communities it serves. The post holder will provide exceptional leadership across the organization working closely with the VP (Teaching and Learning) to ensure the achievement of the agreed educational vision, mission, strategy, and underpinning key performance indicators.

The Vice Principal (Student Engagement & Experience) will provide a clear vision of a value-driven college and ensure that all students and staff are safe and supported effectively in a fully inclusive environment.  The role encompasses responsibility for ensuring the quality of the student journey enables students to fulfil their potential and progress successfully.

This role will include working closely with Academic and Support Services to ensure a consistent quality of experience across all college campuses.

APPLY TODAY – please submit your full CV. If shortlisted, we will be in contact with you within 24 hours. We are looking to interview successful candidates immediately, so please don’t delay in applying!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship, and you must have the Right to Work in the UK. You must also have or be willing to obtain a Child Workforce Enhanced DBS Certificate and ensure this is registered on the update service.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Vice Principal – Higher Education – Permanent – Central London